Distilling water is the best method for purifying water. In nature, the process is known as the hydrologic cycle: the sun heats up water in the oceans, seas and rivers, and liquid turns into vapor which goes upwards and forms clouds. The temperature in the upper atmosphere drops down, cools the vapor and turns it back into water, which falls in the form of rain. Distilled water is clean water that is free of all impurities. Here are 2 different ways of distilling water:

Step 1: Prepare the Glass Bowl

Take the heat resistant glass bowl and place the stopper (which is linked to the condenser) on top. Attach the collecting pot to the end of the glass or copper condenser.

Step 2: Heat Water

Fill the bowl with water up to 1/2 or 1/3 and slowly heat until reaching its boiling point. The water will turn into vapor, which will move through the condenser.

Step 3: Wait until Water Is Gathered in the Collecting Pot

The water vapor will convert back to liquid and gather in the collecting pot.

Keep in mind that distilling water through this method does not eliminate all contaminants from the water. In order to remove some organic compounds from it, you should use a carbon filter.

Distilling Water with a Home Distillation Unit

If you need a 100-percent pure and pH-balanced water, you can also use a water distillation home unit. It is a simple matter to distill water with this device: pour some water in it and plug in the unit. In just a few hours, you will have pure distilled water for drinking or cooking.

Health Benefits of Distilled Water

Distilled water purifies the body and is more efficient than normal drinking water in removing toxins out of the body. It washes away all contaminants that have gathered in the cells, artery walls and joints. In this way, distilled water decreases the chances of serious health problems, including arthritis and gallstones.

Distilled water is efficient in preventing some forms of cancer. Recent scientific research points out that 80 percent of the cancer cases relate to toxins in the air, water and food. Using distilled water on a daily basis can decrease your chances of developing cancer.

When distilling water, you improve its taste and flavor. If you use distilled water for cooking, you will immediately notice that your coffee, tea, juice and meals are tastier and have much better flavors.

Health Risks Associated with Distilled Water

Some researchers claim that the daily consumption of distilled water deprives your body of a number of vital minerals such as magnesium, chloride, sodium and potassium and causes high blood pressure. For this reason, meals cooked with purified water are less nutritious. If you go with this research camp, you might consider using distilled water in moderation.